The Courage Awards will be presented March 9, 2009 during baseball spring training and is hosted by the Tempe Sports Authority.

These prestigious honors are given to outstanding men and women in sports who have overcome physical challenges and hardship.

The awards are presented by Tempe Sports Authority to courageous athletes who inspire young people nationwide.

Proceeds from the event are used to fund community non-profit organizations and scholarship programs for minority students at Arizona's three state universities and selected community colleges.

The Courage Awards is an evening filled with inspiring stories of courage. During the evening you will enjoy dinner, a live auction, and more, an evening the entire family will enjoy.

16th Annual 
Courage Awards Banquet
Monday, March 9, 2009

The Buttes, Marriott Resort, Kachina Ballroom
2000 Westcourt Way, Tempe, Arizona

6 p.m.
No-Host Cocktail Reception

7 p.m. 
Live Auction, Dinner and Awards Ceremony

Business Attire Requested

Corporate Sponsorship Contribution and Benefits

Gold Sponsor - $10,000.
Table for ten, recognition in promotional materials, full-page ad in the program, 10 ticketsto Sponsor Recognition Dinner and VIP Reception, Honoree athlete or presenter to be seated at your table, 10 tickets to the Honoree Reception/Dinner on March 8, 2009 and corporate recognition display on screens. Logo & recognition on website.

Silver Sponsor - $5,000.
Table for ten, sponsor event signage, full-page ad in the program, 10 tickets to Sponsor Recognition Dinner and VIP Reception, 6 tickets to the Honoree Reception/Dinner on March 8, 2009 and corporate recognition display on screens.

Bronze Sponsor - $2,500.
Table for ten, half-page ad in the program, 10 tickets to Sponsor Recognition Dinner and 2 tickets to the VIP Reception and Honoree Reception/Dinner on March 8, 2009 and corporate recognition display on screens.

Champion Sponsor - $1,500.
Table for ten,
recognition in the program.

Individual Seats - $150 each.


If you want more information or would like to purchase seats for this year's Courage Awards, please contact Judi Yates at 480/ 940-8666 or jdysya@cox.net